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Chore (band)

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Chore
OriginDunnville, Ontario, Canada
GenresPost-hardcore, hard rock, alternative rock
Years active1995–2004, 2010
LabelsSonic Unyon
Past membersChris Bell
Mike Bell
David Dunham
Mitch Bowden
Brian Pettigrew

Chore were a Canadian post-hardcore band from Dunnville, Ontario.[1]

History

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Chore formed in January 1995. They released three albums on the Sonic Unyon indie label in Hamilton, Ontario: Another Plebeian came out in 1997[1] and Take My Mask and Breathe in 1999. They also contributed an exclusive recording to Redstar Records' 1999 Various Artists compilation The Sound and the Fury.[2] Chore was approached by Revelation Records and took part in NXNE in 2000, but decided to remain with Sonic Unyon.[2] In 2001, they played in Toronto at Lee's Palace with other Sonic Unyon bands.[3]

The Coastaline Fire was released in 2002 to positive reviews,[4][5] and was also sold in Japan beginning in 2003.

Their video for the single "General Warning" won a "Best of the Wedge 1999" award from broadcaster MuchMusic, while the video for "The Hitchhiker" saw airplay on MuchLOUD and MTV's 120 Minutes. The songs "The Hitchhiker" and "Burr" were both featured in an episode from the first season of Fox's 24.

Chore disbanded in April 2004. Lead vocalist Chris Bell continued to produce music under the moniker Alive and Living, until recently joining Mitch Bowden and David Dunham to perform in Don Vail and The Priddle Concern, along with Bill Priddle (formerly of Treble Charger).

The band reunited in December 2010 for a string of shows, including opening slots for Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, and Wintersleep.

Discography

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  • Another Plebeian (1997)
  • Take My Mask and Breathe (1999)[6]
  • The Coastaline Fire (2002)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Chore Are Between the Rock and a Soft Place". Exclaim!, by Chris Gramlich Jan 01, 2006
  2. ^ a b Julien, Alexandre (November 3, 2011). "Redstar Records Interview". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "LIVE: SOUNDS OF SONIC UNYON 2001 w/ Mayor McCa, Rocket Science, Chore and SectorSeven"[usurped]. Chart Attack, November 05, 2001
  4. ^ " "Chore The Coastline Fire Sonic Unyon". Ink19, May 21, 2002. Stein Haukland.
  5. ^ "New and Notable Releases". NOW Toronto, by Sarah Liss February 28, 2002
  6. ^ "Chore: Take My Mask and Breathe". AllMusic review by Gina Boldman
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